Federal Judge Orders Release of Hundreds Arrested in Illinois Immigration Crackdown Operation

A federal judge ordered the release of more than 600 people arrested as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Illinois, delivering a significant blow to federal authorities. The individuals were targeted during a state-level operation in 2019 aimed at capturing undocumented immigrants living and working in the state. The court ruling comes amid concerns about the treatment of migrants and allegations of improper procedures used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).